Chartogne-Taillet

Sainte Anne Brut Champagne Blend

9.1593 ratings
9.1220 pro ratings
Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, France
Champagne Blend
Squash & Root Vegetables, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cake & Cream, Soft Cheese, Hard Cheese, Salads & Greens, Salami & Prosciutto, Pork, Fish, Chicken, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Nuts & Seeds, Fruit & Berries, Beans & Peas, Exotic Spices, Turkey, Pungent Cheese, Shellfish, Oyster
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Disgorged in September 2020, about a 60/40 blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Light creamy mousse with tiny bubbles, pale lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits and floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple and peach with citrus zest, honeysuckle and slight nuttiness. Lively acidity with good balance, medium+ finish ending with fruit and biscuit notes.

Disgorged in September 2020, about a 60/40 blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Light creamy mousse with tiny bubbles, pale lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits and floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple and peach with citrus zest, honeysuckle and slight nuttiness. Lively acidity with good balance, medium+ finish ending with fruit and biscuit notes.

Jan 14th, 2022
Mike R
9.3

WNH Virtual Tasting Christmas event - @Carl Fischer @Bill Bender @Eric L. @Shay A @David L - champagne and then something red - fun times - great little champagne for the money

WNH Virtual Tasting Christmas event - @Carl Fischer @Bill Bender @Eric L. @Shay A @David L - champagne and then something red - fun times - great little champagne for the money

Dec 21st, 2020
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9.2

The NV Brut Cuvée Ste.-Anne is one of the best Champagnes readers will find in its price range, or any price range, for that matter. Bright and beautifully focused, the Ste.-Anne has so much to offer. The purity of the flavors is just remarkable. If anything, it needs more time on the cork to soften, as it is quite reticent at this stage. This release is based on 2017, with reserve wines from 2016 and 2015. The blend is 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay and 20% Meunier, with the Chardonnay very much in evidence at this stage. Dosage is 5.15 grams/liter. Disgorged: February, 2020. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2020)

The NV Brut Cuvée Ste.-Anne is one of the best Champagnes readers will find in its price range, or any price range, for that matter. Bright and beautifully focused, the Ste.-Anne has so much to offer. The purity of the flavors is just remarkable. If anything, it needs more time on the cork to soften, as it is quite reticent at this stage. This release is based on 2017, with reserve wines from 2016 and 2015. The blend is 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay and 20% Meunier, with the Chardonnay very much in evidence at this stage. Dosage is 5.15 grams/liter. Disgorged: February, 2020. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, November 2020)

Nov 20th, 2020
Mark Eastom

Love this wine/producer. Super clean and focused. Tart apple, slight toast, pear, crushed rocks and amazing acidity to bring it all together.

Love this wine/producer. Super clean and focused. Tart apple, slight toast, pear, crushed rocks and amazing acidity to bring it all together.

May 13th, 2020
Severn G

Nose has pear peel, lemon curd with a hint of vanilla, fresh brioche with drizzled honey and dry sandstone.

Palate has yellow apple flesh, chalky-saline mousse, lemon peel and lightly oxidized green apple peel on the medium-long finish.

Doing about the same or slightly better than prior disgorgements. Best to chill this bottle and let it warm up to really open the nose.

Lot: Ste16CT

Nose has pear peel, lemon curd with a hint of vanilla, fresh brioche with drizzled honey and dry sandstone.

Palate has yellow apple flesh, chalky-saline mousse, lemon peel and lightly oxidized green apple peel on the medium-long finish.

Doing about the same or slightly better than prior disgorgements. Best to chill this bottle and let it warm up to really open the nose.

Lot: Ste16CT

Mar 28th, 2020
Mark Eastom

So good. Leesy, bread dough, Granny Smith apple and screaming acidity.

So good. Leesy, bread dough, Granny Smith apple and screaming acidity.

Sep 13th, 2018
Lyn Farmer

Usually about 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir. Lots of brioche, lemon drop and spple on the nose with some wet stone joining in on the palate. This is a well-defined, medium body Champagne with great character at a terrific price.

Usually about 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir. Lots of brioche, lemon drop and spple on the nose with some wet stone joining in on the palate. This is a well-defined, medium body Champagne with great character at a terrific price.

Aug 27th, 2018
Stacy Markow

Love this! Champagne is my newest wine obsession and this is so pretty! White flowers, lemon peel, brioche, and subtle toasted almonds.

Love this! Champagne is my newest wine obsession and this is so pretty! White flowers, lemon peel, brioche, and subtle toasted almonds.

Jan 6th, 2018
Matej Dolenc

07 disgorged in 2011

07 disgorged in 2011

Nov 25th, 2017
Ryan Brazell

Rise Over Run

9.3

Half bottle found in a San Juan SuperMax. 2012 disgorgement, close out pricing. I am an exploitative, imperialist pig.

Half bottle found in a San Juan SuperMax. 2012 disgorgement, close out pricing. I am an exploitative, imperialist pig.

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